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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Gerry describe the Corfu winter?
2. What illness does Margo suffer from in the English weather?
3. Where does Theodore suggest they go in the spring to explore ditches?
4. What kind of hat does Theodore wear?
5. What is the name of the family dog?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Larry attempt to help his family regain their pose, after it was shattered by Roger and the pack of dogs?
2. How did Gerry compress five years into one book?
3. In the garden, Gerry finds an earwig's nest, and posts a sign for passers by to beware and keep quiet. What words were spelled correctly on the sign, and why is that significant to his character?
4. How does it come about that George becomes Gerry's tutor?
5. Why was it important to Gerry's mother that he mention she was a widow?
6. How are the trapdoor spiders and Dr. Theodore Stephanides two significant finds for Gerry?
7. Why was Yani one of the people Gerry liked best?
8. How did George get Gerry interested in history?
9. Why does Gerry have difficulties with mathematical problems?
10. Gerry ponders what insect movements, on top of the trapdoor, must sound like to a trapdoor spider. What were some of his ideas?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Chaos often ensues in the Durrell family, such as that caused by Gerry's animals, or the fire in Larry's room. Would you theorize that on some level they enjoy the chaos? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
One theme throughout the book is that of discovery. Every chapter is filled with numerous natural history finds by Gerry, whether they be in the garden, countryside, or at Theodore's home. From chapter to chapter, each discovery seems more exciting than the next. Explain the series and succession of Gerry's natural history discoveries and how they exemplify the theme of discovery.
Essay Topic 3
Gerry's education, or lack thereof, is almost a constant consideration of Mother's and the family. Throughout the book, Gerry has several tutors, George, the Belgian consul, Peter, and Mr. Kralefsky. Compare and contrast their methods of trying to tutor Gerry. How did Gerry teach them?
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